3. Introduction
The term information is a broad based term used
generally to describe the techniques and technologies ,
methods and applications which supports activities
involving the creation, storage, manipulation and
communication of information (Principally computing
electronics and communications) together with their
related methods, management and aplications.
4. History of IT
Georgia CTAE Resource Network Curriculum Office, June
2009 To accompany curriculum for the Georgia peach
State Career Pathways June 2009, Kayla Calhoun & Dr.
Frank Flanders
5. Hardware and software
Hardware
Devices that are required
to store and execute the
software
Input, storage,
processing, control, and
output devices.
CD-ROM, monitor,
printer scanners
Software
Collections of
instructions that enables
a user to interact with
the computers.
System software,
programming software,
and application software.
QuickBooks, Adobe
Acrobat, Microsoft word
6. Advantage & Disadvantage of IT
Disadvantage
Increase production
Save times
Technology helps
improve services
Advantage
Data security
People get distracted
easily
Unemployment
